Big Bike Thread

weescott · 9 May 2011 at 18:46

I think I just did a man wee.

Supercow · 9 May 2011 at 18:48

NIce one!
Gonna take some time getting it dialed in though!

Andelusion · 9 May 2011 at 18:55

That's a sexy bitch right there

Kanifee · 9 May 2011 at 19:21

"andy" said:
120 the place round here that coats car wheels will do a frame for 40 , sometimes cheaper if hes doing something else that colour!

and £87 for a summer season , im pretty sure i paid that exact same amount

been looking on the companys facebook page, in amongst the wheels and other stuff there is a couple of bikes, looks like he does a pretty decent job too, a grifter on there really looks the part though i suppose pictures only tell so much.

Really looking foreword to getting the frame, will be a few more weeks before i can get it built up, birthday is around the corner so ill hit up the missus for the odd part or two, hopefully then my back and shoulder should be back to normal and i can make some serious strides to building some sort of skill base.

cant wait!

what colour/condition was you £87 ss?

mel d · 9 May 2011 at 20:24

anyone had any experience with these ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Ful...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item45fa466a3a

ichabod crane · 9 May 2011 at 20:31

mel d said:
anyone had any experience with these ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Ful...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item45fa466a3a

Check this Carbon frames from China, they seem to get pretty descent press on the forums.

robj20 · 9 May 2011 at 20:37

Supercow said:
NIce one!
Gonna take some time getting it dialed in though!

Should only need minor tweaks it was from TFTuned wasnt it, so it will be set well for the frame and rider weight for the style of riding.

qqg3 · 9 May 2011 at 20:40

This style of bike needs to fit somehow on this rack, possible?

ichabod crane · 9 May 2011 at 20:44

my eyes!!! :eek:

weescott · 9 May 2011 at 20:56

qqg3 said:
This style of bike needs to fit somehow on this rack, possible?

That "style" of bike and bike rack dimensions vary wildly. But is should.

qqg3 · 9 May 2011 at 21:04

ichabod crane said:
my eyes!!!

The horrible bike, yes, it was extremely cheap and I've been using it for practice runs. No point bashing up the more expensive ride I have.

Andelusion · 9 May 2011 at 21:12

RobotXander said:
Can anyone recommend a decent All Mountain helmet? I currently have a Giro Indicator but after my epic crash last week I don't think it's really fit for use.
I really like the look of the 661 Recon?

I really like my Urge Endur-o-matic, I've posted in this thread about it (mini review), Ichabodcrane has one and so does another guy.

It's on the right (compared to a met parachute without chin guard) lots of back of head protection, very nicely fitting helmet http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Andelusion/IMG_8962resize.jpg

ichabod crane · 9 May 2011 at 21:18

qqg3 said:
The horrible bike, yes, it was extremely cheap and I've been using it for practice runs. No point bashing up the more expensive ride I have.

What you practicing, jumping out of a plane?

In answer to your original question so long as the arms are spaced in the right places for the frame they should work otherwise you are going to need a false cross bar like so...

SDK^ · 9 May 2011 at 21:34

ichabod crane said:
my eyes!!!

Better looking than a T2

ichabod crane · 9 May 2011 at 21:37

SDK^ said:
Better looking than a T2

Aye, heard they are a bit bland like blue runs.

Andelusion · 9 May 2011 at 21:43

I had blue runs once, but it was probably down to too much bubblegum flavoured slushie.

KnightStalker · 9 May 2011 at 22:34

"andy" said:
120 the place round here that coats car wheels will do a frame for 40 , sometimes cheaper if hes doing something else that colour!
and £87 for a summer season , im pretty sure i paid that exact same amount

Oh, looks like im being ripped off then, would love to get my frame coated but locally not a chance lol.

andi said:
On a slightly more cheerful note:

http://vimeo.com/23284279

Amazing look inside CRC, 24 orders a minute

And yet my order is still processing, ive never had an order be dispatched the day i order from CRC, sucks really as my bits from Superstar and Wiggle were dispatched today, but the main items not

Kanifee · 9 May 2011 at 23:06

what are peoples thoughts on superstar? the gear looks like good value, is it?

R0B75 · 9 May 2011 at 23:45

Not had any issues with any of their stuff myself. Tools, pedals, brake pads are all ok. Thinking of getting some wheels from them aswell.

KnightStalker · 9 May 2011 at 23:50

Ive got and had pads, stems, headsets, grips, and my recent purchase a couple of weeks ago some wheels, The AM set, with the switch Evo hubs and their AM rims, which are made by Alexrims (dont know if thats good or bad lol) But they arrived nice and true, and spoke tension was good, had them re-tensioned on friday, perfect little budget wheels and the bonus of the adapaters is just a plus point.

My newest purchase is one of the new Zenith AM stems they have made, so i can report back on the quality of that, being 3d Forged im not expecting anything stand out.